France Guide: Health
One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.
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Accessing public healthcare
How to register with Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie
Under France's universal public healthcare scheme, Protection Universelle Maladie (PUMA), residents are covered for 70% of their medical costs. Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM) is France’s primary health insurance fund. To get the 70% coverage, you need to register with CPAM.
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Medical costs
How to pay and claim reimbursements
Regardless on whether you are insured in France or in your home country, you are generally required to pay medical expenses as they occur, e.g. when visiting a doctor, buying prescribed medicines and for medical tests. Then you can ask to be reimbursed by your health insurer.
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